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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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